Setting a Toilet

After tiling our flange sits about 3/4" below the finished surface. Last time we replaced the toilet we used 2 wax rings. This time I figured on using a flange extender. Is there one method better than the other?

Right now it appears that the wax ring is barely touching the flange....so I definitely need to compensate for another 1/4"-1/2".

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Setting a Toilet

Flange extenders (or closet rings) are made for this purpose. They're plastic and durable and will NOT have to be replaced if ever in the future you remove your toilet. . . .you attach it through the existing holes in your flange to the floor with a few screws and never have to worry about it again.

This will, also, ensure a proper fit between your toilet and the pipe - you definitely don't want to smell defeat on this one :D

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Setting a Toilet

Yes, you caulk to give the extender a water and gas-tight seal. (sorry, I failed to mention that) if it's not a self-sealing flange. Self-sealing flanges save some time since you don't have to caulk them, but my store never carries them.

Flanges comes in several thicknesses: 1/4", 1/2" and 3/4" - so one should be all you need if it's the right height.
However, my supply store only carries then in 1/4" thickness for some annoying reason - in that case - you would need two or three. They can be stacked like this without problems - just be certain to caulk each layer.

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At this present moment in time I am making cabinets for the kitchen - just in case you wanted to know what I'm doing when I'm not around.